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Mineral Oil Enema And Docusate
Posted: 09-07-07 21:51pm

I was wondering what the health effects of mineral oil in the body is, particularly its absorption. While I know that the body is technically not supposed to absorb mineral oil, I had a mineral oil enema to attempt to relieve constipation and I held it in for quite a while. The enema was ineffective and I actually fell asleep, so it was several hours. I've read that tumors could form if mineral oil is absorbed into the body?

Also, I was put on docusate after I had the enema and I've heard that this could increase absorption of mineral oil.
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